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Vehicle registration tax cut bill crashes in committee

By Rob Hubbard
Reducing "sticker shock” is one goal of a bill that would change the state’s tax calculation formula for vehicle purchases and registration. However, the bill did not get green-lighted by the transportation committee. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)
Reducing "sticker shock” is one goal of a bill that would change the state’s tax calculation formula for vehicle purchases and registration. However, the bill did not get green-lighted by the transportation committee. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)

Rep. Patti Anderson (R-Dellwood) wants to make it cheaper to drive in Minnesota. Perhaps a motor vehicle registration tax reduction would help.

That’s the focus of HF3562, an Anderson-sponsored bill that would change the state’s tax calculation formula for vehicle purchases and registration.

On Wednesday, the bill, as amended, couldn’t get started in the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, failing on a tie vote.

Anderson spoke of the “sticker shock” many vehicle owners experience after changes made in 2023.
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